Japanese shop accepts sticky note money
A grocery clerk apparently forgot that the banknote with the highest denomination has two zeros less when he accepted a one-million-yen note (nearly $10,000). He accepted this sticky money with a blank reverse.
Is this the end of the European Central Mint?
The private European Central Mint became famous for its deal with the former Dutch colony Suriname of supplying them with bullion coins. Now the owners have been arrested and the company seems to be about to fold.
Merry Christmas 2013
To Christians Christmas stands for God’s love towards men. The merry event of the birth of Jesus was proclaimed by an angel. Coin Invest Trust has chosen this herald of good news for this year’s Christmas coin.
Austrian Mint Issuing Programme 2014
The Austrian Mint has announced its issuing programme 2014 as scheduled so far. Popular series like Klimt and his Women or the new Prehistoric Life are continued. There will also be the famous niobium coins.
The Royal Mint reveals coin designs for 2014
The Royal Mint has revealed its coin designs for 2014, and featuring themes as diverse as sport, maritime heritage, royal history, and the start of a major military story, it is likely to be another landmark year for this 1,000 year-old organisation in its celebration of British heritage.
Caprices of fashion – an actress as advertising pillar for numismatics
On the occasion of the eight Rome Film Festival Scarlett Johansson wore a dress that should win her an Academy Award of numismatics. She presented Sicily’s coinage in a completely different light.
Halloween murder suspect arrested
Since Halloween police has been searching the man suspected of having killed and robbed 81-year-old coin dealer Rogerdell Gibson in the US town of Albemarle. On Wednesday, 20.11.2013, the man was eventually arrested.
Special edition celebrates 25 years Canadian silver maple leaf bullion coin
After 25 years as a leading choice of precious metal investors world-wide, the Royal Canadian Mint’s 1 oz. 99.99% pure Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin is being commemorated with a special edition bullion coin to celebrate its quarter century of success.
Longtime dealer Robert Lecce memorialized with scholarship fund
A new scholarship fund, established in the name of longtime Florida coin dealer Robert Lecce, will provide members with financial aid and merit-based scholarships to attend the American Numismatic Association’s annual Summer Seminar.
New American Gold and Platinum Eagles book
Whitman Publishing announces the release of A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Programs, by Edmund C. Moy, retired director of the United States Mint. The 224-page hardcover book has been available since November 26, 2013.